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Jefferson County SD 509j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,659 students in Jefferson County SD 509j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Jefferson County SD 509j School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,309 Schools
# Students
2,659 Students
543,728 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
29,592 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jefferson County SD 509j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
# American Indian Students
820 Students
6,239 Students
% American Indian Students
31%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
22,130 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
951 Students
140,928 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
26%
# Black Students
14 Students
12,840 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
786 Students
314,491 Students
% White Students
30%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,706 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
39,565 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
148
35,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
38,273
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
40,446
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
39,859
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
41,455
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
41,271
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
41,445
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
41,693
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
42,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
45,123
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
46,778
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
45,076
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
44,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,965 is higher than the state median of $18,211. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,599 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,965
$18,211
Spending / Student
$18,599
$19,253
Best Jefferson County SD 509j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Buff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Se Buff St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-2457
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Se Kemper Way
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7253
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
Metolius Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Butte Ave Sw
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 546-3104
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #66.
Madras Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-3520
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #77.
Madras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Grades: 9-12
| 765 students
Rank: #88.
509j On-line
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #99.
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chukar Road
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Warm Springs, OR 97761
(541) 553-1128
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
Jefferson County SD 509j School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,659 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
Jefferson County SD 509j School District is ranked #145 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
36% of Jefferson County SD 509j School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County SD 509j School District?
Jefferson County SD 509j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Jefferson County SD 509j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,599 is less than the state median of $19,253. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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